Dementia Care in El Dorado, KS: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in El Dorado, KS: the local picture

353

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

2,221

residents 65 or older (17% of El Dorado)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Butler County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

El Dorado has about 353 residents aged 85 or older among 2,221 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Butler County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older El Dorado residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

El Dorado compared with Butler County and Kansas

Census figure	El Dorado	Butler County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	7.7%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.8%	4.7%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,162	$56,482	—

Older residents in towns around El Dorado

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Augusta, KS	10 mi	1,687	240
Andover, KS	17 mi	1,941	317
Bel Aire, KS	21 mi	1,417	236
Kechi, KS	22 mi	489	21
Rose Hill, KS	23 mi	553	41
Park City, KS	25 mi	860	75

Nursing homes near El Dorado

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lakepoint El Dorado, LLC	El Dorado, KS	1.2 mi	2 of 5	75	(316) 320-4140
El Dorado Care And Rehab	El Dorado, KS	1.7 mi	2 of 5	50	(316) 321-4444
Lakepoint Augusta, LLC	Augusta, KS	10 mi	3 of 5	88	(316) 775-6333
Life Care Center Of Andover	Andover, KS	17 mi	1 of 5	154	(316) 733-1349
Wheat State Manor	Whitewater, KS	18 mi	2 of 5	65	(316) 799-2181
Avita Health And Rehab At Reeds Cove	Wichita, KS	19 mi	3 of 5	76	(316) 500-8800

Hospices serving El Dorado

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassion Within Hospice	Andover, KS	16 mi	(316) 512-9039
Faith Hospice	Wichita, KS	21 mi	(316) 370-2116
Specialized Home Care & Hospice	Wichita, KS	21 mi	(316) 210-4309
Good Shepherd Hospice	Wichita, KS	21 mi	(316) 616-2277

Straight-line miles from the center of El Dorado. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in El Dorado

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,514 monthly median income of El Dorado households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in El Dorado: common questions

What nursing homes are near El Dorado?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lakepoint El Dorado, LLC in El Dorado (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); El Dorado Care And Rehab in El Dorado (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lakepoint Augusta, LLC in Augusta (10 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in El Dorado?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,514 monthly median income of El Dorado households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in El Dorado, KS